Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., speaks to the Values Voter Summit, held by the Family Research Council Action, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Jim DeMint takes delight in the triumph of Christine O'Donnell and other conservatives in the primaries, declaring it a sign that the message of "everyday Americans" fed up with big government is getting through. It also refutes the notion that voters must play it safe by sticking with so-called "electable" candidates. "Majorities are built on principles, not the other way around," the Republican senator writes in a Washington Post op-ed.

"I'm praying for an earthquake election in November that will shake Washington to its core," he writes. "I'm doing all I can to make it happen. And everyone who has been working toward this goal should trust me: All of Washington can hear you now." (Charles Krauthammer thinks DeMint and Sarah Palin should be doing more than just praying. Click here for that.)

Aw, you dumb conservative fools - food stamps are intended to transfer wealth all right: from taxpayer pockets to the coffers of big agriculture and industrial food factories. It's another corporate subsidy, my little government-bashing morons. Tax subsidies to the corporations you adore! That's why people can't take food stamps to a nearby farmer's market and get locally grown, nutritious food. The poor are just an inconvenient vehicle necessary so pompous jackasses like JIm DeMint and Sarah Palin can have someone to look down upon. Dear God, you so-called conservatives are just dumber than shit. And gullible, too.

SilenceDogood

Sep 18, 2010 9:03 PM CDT

Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war!

aarontco

Sep 18, 2010 8:28 PM CDT

DeMint clearly isn't living on the same planet. Winning a republican primary is not the same as winning the general election and thus far all the Tea Party has proven is that they can pander to far right extremists. How is that going to help in heavily democratic Delaware?